For technical recruiters, technical screening is one of the most important steps in the recruiting cycle. It benefits the employer, the candidate, and most especially, the recruiter. The better you fine-tune your technical screening process, the more efficient you are…
Is there ever a good reason for a person to be unprofessionally rude to a recruiter? As mature individuals, we want to believe that there isn’t a valid reason for rudeness in any professional communications, but the reality is that…
Learning how to review IT job descriptions and making them better is a key skill you should have as a technical recruiter. A technical job description to the recruiter should be like the technical specification to the developer. In this…
Recruiters have taken a lot of hits for not following up with candidates, even if only to say, ‘Sorry, this job did not work out, but I’d like to have your permission to call you for the next one?” This…
Writing IT Job Descriptions Effective writing of IT job descriptions can draw in suitable candidates for the job. When job descriptions for IT positions are well-crafted, they can capture the attention of qualified candidates who possess the necessary skills, experience,…
The technical recruiter need not only to have the ability to realistically source, screen, and present qualified candidates but the confidence to communicate unrealistic technical requirements goals to hiring managers. This is the technical recruiter’s profile description. The end result…
When we tell ourselves that we’re recruiting because we like to help other people, we ought to make sure we don’t fall into the trap of presenting ourselves as doing a favor to the candidate. Helping is something we do…
As a technical recruiter, are you asking the right technical screening questions? Assuming you just received a job description from ABC Inc to recruit a .Net Developer with CRM and SharePoint experience. These are three skills that can stand independently…
What are some of the questions a technical recruiter should or should not ask a candidate during a screening or interview session? Questions are great, but some are better left till the end of the interview. These are just a…
As a technical recruiter, knowing the difference between the Database Developer and Database Administrator can make your day just a little simpler. So, what’s the difference? A Database Developer and Database Administrator may share similar skills, but they are different.…
Even though certification is a strong means to evaluate an individual’s ability to apply knowledge to practice, it’s always a good practice to find out the specific reason your clients ask for it in a job description. Some of the…
How are recruiting companies and human resources organizations gearing up for one of the most sought-after skills in the industry? Is there a plan to meet the skills gap identified in this space? Business Intelligence is the lifeline of innovative…
Though there’s already much to do on any given day for a technical recruiter, it’s worthwhile to state just how important it is to know what’s going on in the technology space. As a technical recruiter, that’s the space you…